The progress, potential, and problems of a fee-based, custom designed library research service for business and industry called INFORM are discussed. (JB)

The organization of this compilation of data on public libraries serving large populations is alphabetical by the name of the town in which the reporting system is located. This report arms many directors to wage the battle of the budget. (4 references) (Author/NH)

The local library, public, school, or private, must provide the first eschelon of information service. Beyond this is needed a coordinated, statewide program of institutes to train librarians in the collection of local, printed material and their bibliographic reporting in manuscript searching and servicing, and in oral history techniques. (12…

The problem of the conflict between the public's right to free libraries and an author's right to just payment for his work is discussed. (16 references) (SJ)

Library success in the leisure field requires interdisciplinary teamwork, flexibility in staff organization and in allocation of resources, greater use of non-book media and a co-ordinated approach by cultural associations and institutions at national, regional and local levels. (17 references) (Author)

An analysis based on a statistical survey of the library's request and reservation service is discussed. The survey method is described, results are tabulated and the most significant results and conclusions are discussed. The effects and implications of such a survey are outlined by the County Librarian. (9 references) (Author/SJ)

The International Association of Metropolitan City Libraries (INTAMEL) was founded in 1968. This profile is the first in a series on international library associations. (20 references) (DH)

A new public library has been designed as a series of three interconnected pavilions stepping down from one major street to another -- thoroughly contemporary, but still respectful of the colonial character of its surroundings. (Author)

To review the history of public libraries from the 1930's to the present, the author combines a chronological look at events with personal introspection, in an effort to distinguish the trends, the continuing influences and the new developments. (42 references) (SJ)

The establishment and maintenance over a two-year period of a multimedia room for young adults in a public library is discussed. (SJ)

Report of current news and developments in libraries, including suggestions for accreditation of public libraries and the need for convictions and social action by librarians and library associations. (JS)

El Numero Cinco, the fifth in the Denver Public Library's bookmobile fleet, was designed to go directly to the Hispanos as a mobile example of all library services. (JB)